Tag: Wildfire

Wildfire breaks out in Gangwon, extinguished after 1 hour and 20 minutes

A wildfire broke out in Yangyang County, Gangwon, on Tuesday morning. Forest and fire authorities extinguished the main blaze at around 9:05 a.m., approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes after the fire broke out.

Military helicopter accidentally entered DMZ during wildfire operation in March: JCS

A South Korean military helicopter accidentally entered the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas last month during wildfire operations, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.

Firefighters spring into action

Man with prior arson conviction detained on suspicion of setting recent wildfires in South Gyeongsang

Police detained a man Monday on suspicion of setting multiple wildfires in Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang, including the area’s first major wildfire of the year that caused an estimated 954.49 million won ($637,000) in property damage.

Army deploys 500 personnel, 27 helicopters to fight wildfires in South Chungcheong, South Gyeongsang

The military has deployed some 500 service members and 27 helicopters to help combat wildfires raging across the country's central and southeastern regions, the Army said Tuesday.

Authorities tame North Chungcheong wildfire after suspect allegedly started fire to keep warm

A wildfire broke out in North Chungcheong after a person lit a fire to keep warm after becoming lost on a mountain. Nearby residents have since evacuated.

Over 50 helicopters deployed to combat ongoing wildfire in South Gyeongsang

Firefighters battled a major wildfire in a mountainous area of Hamyang County for a third day, deploying more than 50 helicopters under a nationwide mobilization order as strong winds and rugged terrain hampered efforts to contain the blaze.